Recall 05V287000: 2005 Saturn Relay and 3 other models

Report received

Jun 20, 2005

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

14,600vehicles

Model years

2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n). Some of these vehicles failed this test.

Possible consequence

When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on november 14, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Buick Terraza120 complaints
• 2005 Chevrolet Uplander196 complaints
• 2005 Pontiac Montana81 complaints
• 2005 Saturn Relay91 complaints